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Classics: Major

The Department of Classics at Holy Cross is the largest and most active undergraduate program in the United States. Whatever your background or interests, you can design a major from our rich array of courses focused exclusively on undergraduates, and can take part in a unique set of cocurricular activities.

You can study ancient history, politics, literature, mythology, rhetoric, art and archaeology, religion and ancient science in courses requiring no knowledge of ancient languages. All majors study both Greek and Latin. You can start at any level, as introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses are available every semester in both languages. A classics major is an interdisciplinary education in the liberal arts. The experience you gain in reading texts closely, interpreting visual and material culture, and analyzing data develops valuable skills for any of the varied career paths you and your fellow majors successfully pursue.

Program Highlights

In addition to courses in Greek and Latin at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels every semester, you can take courses in English on:

ancient history

archaeology

epic, drama, rhetoric and oratory, and other topics in ancient literature

Classics News

After years of research and accomplishments in their respective fields, eight Holy Cross faculty members have been promoted to the rank of professor. Below, the professors share their thoughts on their careers, scholarship and more.

What do Les Miserables’ rebellious Jean Valjean, the writer James Baldwin and 11 College of the Holy Cross students have in common? They know something about French revolutions and artistic rebels. Stephanie Yuhl and Theresa McBride, professors of history, led …